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In addition to our formal news releases (below), you can get informal news about CCPA's activities from our Updates. You can also view news releases and updates from specific CCPA offices across Canada or from specific projects and inititatives (such as The Growing Gap, Climate Justice, Alternative Federal Budget, and others).

New formula and multi-year financial commitment required to address Ontario's education funding gap--report
TORONTO--While the commitments to education announced by the McGuinty government represent a real improvement over previous years of cuts, a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy...
October 20, 2004 | Ontario Office
Just say no to industry influence on Canadian drug regulation—report
OTTAWA--Drug regulation in Canada is carried out in a very secretive manner because of the cozy relationship between the brand-name pharmaceutical industry and the Therapeutic Products Directorate...
October 6, 2004 | National Office
Federal communication policies leave Canadians unplugged say communication scholars
OTTAWA--"After the dot.com bubble burst, who trusts Bill Gates to point out the road ahead?" asks Vincent Mosco, holder of the Canadian Research Chair in Communication and Society at Queen's...
September 29, 2004 | National Office
Women paying price of legal services cutbacks
(Vancouver) As a result of legal aid cuts women are losing custody of their children, giving up valid legal rights to support, and being subjected to litigation harassment, according to a new...
September 25, 2004 | BC Office
National leadership and vision vital to a "new deal" for cities--Report
OTTAWA--An effective "New Deal" for cities requires a coherent National Urban Strategy to reinforce and redirect current levels of federal involvement in community development and...
September 10, 2004 | National Office
Province ignores need for new social housing, diverts federal dollars to health care
(Vancouver) The provincial government is playing a shell game with social housing in BC, diverting $89 million in federal funds earmarked for new social housing into assisted living...
August 25, 2004 | BC Office
Tuition fee increases further limit access to higher education--report
OTTAWA--Manitoba takes the lead and Nova Scotia remains in last place in Missing Pieces: An alternative guide to Canadian post-secondary education. In the fifth year of the Canadian Centre for...
August 19, 2004 | National Office
BC Government failing on energy security and sustainability
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is headed for an energy crunch if it doesn't make sweeping changes to the sector with a new focus on energy security, renewable energy and conservation, says a new...
August 16, 2004 | BC Office
Trade treaties heighten privatization threat to Medicare and health care reform -- new study
Ottawa -- Trade treaty rules and proliferating health care privatization are a dangerous mixture that threatens Medicare and health care reform in Canada, warns a new study...
July 27, 2004 | National Office
Does size matter? Study challenges belief that big government hurts economic growth
(Ottawa) Would cutting taxes even further boost Canada's economic performance? Would introducing a new social program like early childhood education and care hurt Canada's...
July 22, 2004 | National Office, BC Office

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